Water Quality: New Iberia, LA
2 water systems • 8,886 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
New Iberia is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 8,886 people, and has 66 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 33 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. New Iberia's violation count is 32% below the national average for Louisiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving New Iberia
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU | LA1045002 | Groundwater | 8,775 | 22 |
| MY PLACE MOBILE HOME PARK WATER SYSTEM | LA1099025 | Groundwater | 111 | 44 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.